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Fossil Fuels MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Fossil Fuels
Tree Number(s)
D20.345
N06.230.132.258
Unique ID
D005579
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D005579
Scope Note
Any combustible hydrocarbon deposit formed from the remains of prehistoric organisms. Examples are petroleum, coal, and natural gas.
NLM Classification #
QV 633.5.F6
Public MeSH Note
82; was FUELS 1968-81
Online Note
use FOSSIL FUELS to search FUELS 1966-81 (as Prov 1966-67)
History Note
82; was FUELS (Cat J heading only) 1966-81 (Prov 1966-67)
Date Established
1968/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2011/06/24
Fossil Fuels Preferred
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